India deploys Bofors guns along LoC
Panic has gripped Jammu and Kashmir as speculations grew in the Valley about some possible major decisions regarding the state’s special status. Former CM Mehbooba Mufti said the state government’s advisory to Amarnath pilgrims and other tourists to curtail their visit “immediately” in view of the security situation in the state, has created chaos and confusion among people.
However, Governor Satya Pal Malik said “unnecessary panic” was being created by linking the curtailment of Amarnath Yatra with other issues, and requested political leaders to ask their supporters to maintain calm and do not believe in “exaggerated rumours”. Malik had said that there were no plans to abrogate Article 35A. Stay with IndiaToday.in to catch live news updates on the Kashmir turmoil.
10:49 PM: Tension may escalate with Pak in Kargil: Govt issues advisory for officers
All district officers, sub-divisional magistrates, tehsildars and other sectoral officers are hereby directed not to leave their respective stations under any circumstances without prior approval of the district magistrate/deputy commissioner, Kargil. No officer shall keep his/her mobile on switched off mode.
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